St. Agnes Hospital honored for excellence in tissue donation

June 1, 2026

FOND DU LAC – SSM Health St. Agnes Hospital has received the “Excellence in Tissue Donation” award from UW Health Organ and Tissue Donation, recognizing its commitment to maximizing the gift of life through organ and tissue donation.

Per the release, the award was presented during the organization’s annual Award of Hope Celebration, which honored 24 Wisconsin hospitals and care teams for meeting or exceeding donation performance goals.

Tami Schattschneider – SSM Health St. Agnes Hospital VP patient care services/chief nursing officer – said the recognition reflects strong collaboration between caregivers, donation specialists and families during end-of-life care discussions.

“It speaks to the dedication of our caregivers and their partnership with UW Organ and Tissue Donation to ensure every opportunity to give the gift of life is handled with dignity and excellence,” she said.

Michael Anderson, executive director of UW Organ and Tissue Donation, said the award specifically recognizes hospitals that achieve at least a 60% family authorization rate for tissue donation.

“Hospitals are critical partners in organ donation, providing compassionate care to donor heroes and unwavering support to their families,” he said. “We applaud these hospitals and their dedicated care teams for honoring the generosity of donors and ensuring their gifts help save lives.”